About ASO
Founded in 1967, the ASO has become the UK’s foremost charitable organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity. We aim to develop an understanding of obesity through the pursuit of excellence in research and education, the facilitation of contact between individuals and organisations, and the promotion of action to prevent and treat obesity.
Featured events
UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2025
The main event in the calendar for the UK Association for the Study of Obesity is taking place in the city of Aberdeen and is being hosted by P&J Live, and the local organising committee will be co-led by Professor Alex Johnstone and Dr Kevin Deans.
Where and when
Wednesday, 10th September 2025 – Thursday, 11th September 2025.
P&J Live East Burn Road, Stoneywood, ABERDEEN, AB21 9FX
ECR Event – save the date
Ahead of UKCO 2025, the ASO will again be hosting an event for early career researchers (ECRs).
Where and when
Tuesday 9th September 2025, 11am-7pm, The Rowett Institute, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
Upcoming events
Save the Date – Early Career Research event: research talks and fellowship advice for developing a career in obesity research.
Event date - June 18, 2025
Event time - 1:00 pm
Early Career Research event: research talks and fellowship advice for developing a career in obesity research. This meeting aims to bring together early career obesity researchers in Yorkshire, showcase some of the early career ... Read more
Save the Date – ECR Event
Event date - September 9, 2025
Event time - 11:00 am
Ahead of UKCO 2025, the ASO will again be hosting an event for early career researchers (ECRs). When and where? Tuesday 9th September 2025, 11am-7pm, The Rowett Institute, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Benefits to ... Read more
UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2025
Event date - September 10, 2025
Event time - 9:00 am
Open for Registration and Abstract Submissions The main event in the calendar for the UK Association for the Study of Obesity is taking place in the city of Aberdeen and is being hosted by P&J Live, and the local ... Read more
Latest news
Introducing Our New Trustee Role Appointments
We’re delighted to share some exciting updates to the ASO Board of Trustees, confirmed at our AGM in March 2025. Mary O’Kane has been appointed Chair, Aileen McGloin takes on the role of Deputy Chair, and Dr Sandra Isibor steps into ... Read more
Comms Team Introduction
Welcome to our new ASO Communication Lead Sadia Ali and The ASO ECR Network, Dr Hao Tang, Dr Rob Oxley and Dr Zainab Akhter. The new communication team will be part of the Communications, Partnerships and Networks operating ... Read more
ASO ONE-DAY MDT CLINICAL MEETING
When: Thursday, 16th January 2025, 9:00am - 6:00pm Where: Crowne Plaza Nottingham,NG1 5RH The ASO One Day MDT Clinical Meeting registration is now open, deadline for registration is 2nd ... Read more
Help Shape an Obesity Checklist for Hospitals – Participate in Our Survey
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) invites you to take part in an important online survey to help refine an obesity checklist for hospital settings. This checklist is designed to assist hospitals in reviewing their ... Read more
ASO East of England Networking Event
The Association or the Study of Obesity (ASO) East of England Network is organizing a networking event, “Innovations in Obesity Prevention and Management: From Evidence to Action on Thursday 30 January 2025 from 13:00-18:00 GMT Join ... Read more
ASO South West Network Event
The South West ASO Network Regional meeting – Clinical and research updates in Weight Management. This is a whole day event, with the morning dedicated to relevant clinical and research updates related to weight management. The ... Read more
North East Obesity Forum Webinar
When: Tuesday, 12th November 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Where: Online North East Obesity Forum Webinar Welcome to our online event, the North East Obesity Forum ... Read more
ASO COMs
The ASO has established a network of Centres for Obesity Management (Adult COMs) aimed at strengthening and advancing the evidence base, improving practice and influencing policy for the management of obesity in adults within the UK.
Membership
Membership is open to obesity researchers, healthcare professionals, clinicians, academics, scientists, and students who are working and/or studying in the field of obesity and to others who have a particular interest in this area.
Student membership with ASO is only £30 annually and there are so many benefits. There has never been a better time to join!
ASO Networks
In addition to UKCO, we have ASO network meetings across the UK in order to meet the ASO mission and objectives.
Meetings are hare organised locally with support from the ASO Networks Lead.
